Piers Morgan has issued a savage eight-word response over Harry and Meghan's shock move back to the UK.
The couple will return to the UK later this month, six years after they stepped down from Royal duties and relocated to the US in a move dubbed 'Megxit'. They will live in a non-royal residence outside of London, according to reports.
The pair have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools to start in September. It is understood there will be no change to Harry and Meghan's role and status as private individuals and non-working members of the royal family.
Piers Morgan's scathing response
Reacting to news of the move, former Good Morning Britain presenter and now Uncensored host Piers Morgan posted a scathing response on X. The presenter, who is known to have been critical of the Sussexes over the years, quoted an article about the move from People and wrote: 'I may have to emigrate to the U.S.'.
The post on X has so far been liked by 5.8k people. More than 1,000 users have sent replies.
King Charles informed of the move
News of the move emerged on Wednesday evening. It is reported King Charles, who is still living with cancer, was first made aware on Sunday, only three days before it was made public. But he is understood to have welcomed the opportunity to see more of the family both in a private and personal capacity. The Sussexes' status will remain the same, with the couple not being offered a 'half-in-half-out' option when it comes to their roles.
Reaction from Prince William
Their decision raises the question of how the news will be met by the Prince and Princess of Wales. William – a future king – is estranged from his brother after Harry levelled a barrage of accusations against the prince, Kate, the King and Queen Camilla in the years since the Megxit crisis of 2020.
Former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt suggested the surprise return is likely to have left William 'apoplectic'. Mr Hunt told the Press Association: "In the long term, the return of the Sussexes to the UK opens up the prospect of two rival courts, William's and Harry's. In the short term, Harry will be able to deepen his rapprochement with his father. And his presence back home will make it harder for his brother to duck a reconciliation. The surprise return of Harry and Meghan is likely to have left William apoplectic."
Public opinion on the Sussexes
The move is also likely to spark debate as to how the British public will react to the u-turn, after the criticism the Sussexes have made about the royal family and the institution of the monarchy. A YouGov poll found last month that only 22 per cent of Britons see Meghan in a positive light, compared with 65 per cent who hold an unfavourable opinion of the former actress, with 33 per cent seeing Harry positively and 58 per cent negatively.
